Instead of the "Don't Look Back" classic-album reviews on opening night for the last few years, this time, fans will have a chance to write the bands' set lists as part of a new series dubbed "Write the Night: Set Lists By Request." Concertgoers who purchase a ticket will get a confirmation email linking to a Web page where they can vote on which of each band's songs they'd like to hear. Voting begins when tickets go on sale on March 13 and ends on June 12.

The acts announced so far for Friday, July 17, are guitar-rockers Built to Spill, reunited Chicago noise-rock legends the Jesus Lizard playing their first show here in 11 years, venerable indie-rock heroes Yo La Tengo and hometown post-rockers Tortoise.

Acts announced for Saturday, July 18, include the National, Pharoahe Monch and the Pains of Being Pure at Heart. And the performers unveiled for Sunday, July 19, are Grizzly Bear, the Walkmen and the Vivian Girls.

We're pleased to announce that the Flaming Lips have decided that they will, in fact, take requests during their headlining set at the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival. On Sunday, July 19, the Lips will play selected songs chosen by fans in the "Write the Night" format. "The Lips are more than glad to be part of 'Write the Night', Wayne Coyne says. "They will do their best to accommodate the wildest and most obscure of request-- covers included." All ticket buyers, including those who have already purchased, will be sent a link via email and have the chance to vote on requests. Hooray!

Ticket buyers can go online and "Write the Night" by voting for the set list of their dreams for the bands performing on Friday night as well. Friday's performers include Built to Spill, Tortoise, Yo La Tengo and the Jesus Lizard. Those who have already purchased a ticket but have yet to vote should be sure to check their purchase confirmation email for a link to the polls. Voting ends June 12.

In other Pitchfork Music Festival news, three-day passes are now sold out! Individual day passes, as well as two-day passes for Saturday and Sunday, are still available but going fast, so don't miss out! Tickets can be purchased right here. For more information, head on over to the Pitchfork Music Festival website.